Prepping for NaNoWriMo
zoomWhether you plan on writing 50K words in 30 days, for National Novel Writing Month, or are looking to do a personal writing retreat with a goal of “a lot” of words on the page, this is the prep session for you! Both pantsers and planners are more likely to succeed in a challenge like this with some mindful preparation. Now, this doesn’t mean plotting your book to death before November 1st and then no longer being inspired to write it. No. This is about the physical, mental, and writerly things you can do to help achieve your goals and remain motived.
The Living Library- an A.M.A. (Ask Me Anything) Event
Newmarket Lions Hall & Community Centre 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket, OntarioEver get stuck with an plot, character or industry question and suddenly find yourself lost in “research” online even more confused or overwhelmed by the volume of “helpful” information out there? What if you could talk to someone? Ask them those burning questions and find the guidance you were really looking for?
The WCYR has gathered together 6 local writers and industry professionals who will speak about their experience in a round-robin format, to answer those burning questions. In 15 minute intervals, participants will rotate around the room visiting each professional for a mini-group session. No more than 5 participants will visit during each interval
Find Your Voice — Members Only Workshop with Erika MacNeil
Taylor Funeral Home Newmarket 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaYou asked for it, you got it! WCYR is offering this special members-only workshop in real life at Taylor's in Newmarket facilitated by WCYR's own, Erika MacNeil. This interactive workshop is designed for writers who wish to develop their public speaking and oratory skills in order to bring dynamic and expressive value to their writing when reading it aloud.
Upping the Ante: Increasing Tension and Suspense with Bruce A. Hanson (a.k.a. Robert Rime)
Newmarket - location TBAIs it time to up your ante? In this workshop, Bruce will help us to discover why we need tension and suspense in all genres of fiction. We will learn about twenty techniques for pulling the reader into our pages and will use some of these techniques in writing activities.
WCYR Blue Pencil
zoomWhat is a “Blue Pencil” session? It’s an opportunity to work with a published author, in a small group setting (Zoom), to get feedback on a WIP (work in progress).
We have gathered a fantastic group of WCYR Member-Authors & Friends who are eager to share what they have learned, and help guide you on your own writing journey.
Participation will require pre-registration before December 1st.